Sri Lanka, the island of exotic gems has a colourful gem mining and trading history of at least 2500 years, if not more. In 2003, blue sapphire was declared as the national gemstone of Sri Lanka. Luminosity, allure and radiance of natural Ceylon sapphires will continue to capture the hearts of many around the world. Sapphires from Sri Lanka are still fondly referred to as Ceylon Sapphires and are widely used in sapphire engagement rings and other fine jewellery for their alluring colours and durability. Although the country gained independence in 1948 it was known as Ceylon until it was officially named ‘Sri Lanka’ in 1972. Ceilão was the name given to Sri Lanka by the Portuguese when they colonised the country in 1505, which was then called Zeylan by the Dutch and later transliterated to English as Ceylon when Britain colonised the land in 1798.
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